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Anastasia “Anastasia?” Frederick’s voice sounded distant, almost as if echoing from a faraway place. When he pulled back to look at me, he seemed to blur, and I saw two of him. His hands shook my head gently, but it felt like everything was moving in slow motion. “Anastasia!” I felt my back hit the dirt floor, and I blinked, disoriented. Suddenly, I was staring up at the lanterns hanging from the center of the tent. Frederick knelt beside me, his face hovering close as he held my face, trying to get my attention. His mouth was moving, but his words were lost in the cavernous echo around me. “Jordan!”“I’m here!” Jordan’s voice cut through the haze, joining the distant noise. Frederick’s grip on my hand was unyielding, like iron. I groaned as I felt the sweatshirt being torn off me, followed by the t-shirt. I reached down to where the burning pain was, but Frederick quickly pulled my hand away. I fought to stay conscious, blinking with all my remaining strength. I looked at my hand,

Anastasia I sat up and swung my legs over the side of the bed, half-expecting to feel pain, but to my surprise, there was none. I glanced down at my hands, letting my gaze wander up and down my arms. There were no signs of any cuts or bruises. The restraints that Gray had placed on my wrists had vanished. I didn't experience any discomfort."Hey, Anastasia?" I glanced upwards. It was just Frederick and me in the room, and the constant beeping of the machines kept interrupting the quiet. I took out the oxygen tube from my nose. "I apologize sincerely." I felt a dull ache in my neck, causing discomfort in my fingers. I could feel small indents of teeth arranged in an oval shape. "Come on, Anastasia. I apologize, but please understand that I am sorry." His eyes shimmered with unshed tears, as if he was holding back his emotions. I had never seen him cry."I'm a bit confused," I said, wiping the dried blood off my fingertips. "Hey, is this yours?" He got up from the chair and knelt besid

Anastasia “I’m sorry, but I think you’ll find something better. I feel like I don’t deserve to be happy. If we had met before this…” He hesitated, his gaze dropping. “You mean so much to me; you’re my everything.”“Please refrain from using that kind of language,” I implored, my voice barely above a whisper. He gazed at me with a somber expression, his eyes locked onto mine, as if the world around us had vanished. A sigh escaped him, and he let out a soft laugh, lost in his own thoughts as he gently ran his fingers through my hair.“Let’s meet up for breakfast after you finish in the bath,” Frederick suggested, leaning in to kiss me. I felt the warmth of his lips, savoring the moment before he gently released me with a soft parting. I watched him cautiously glance behind him before disappearing through the door.The breakfast table was unusually quiet that morning. The atmosphere felt heavy, and I sensed an underlying sadness that I couldn’t quite place.Absentmindedly, I played with

Anastasia I looked at her, nodding in agreement. Her hair was tightly curled and cascaded gracefully past her shoulders. Her makeup was flawlessly applied, giving her the look of someone preparing for a night out. She wore daring attire—a top that showed off her midriff and tight, high-waisted black jeans. Her physique was incredible, and I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy. “Hey there, how’s it going?” Kayin flashed a smile that seemed to hint at a secret or suggest she wasn’t entirely truthful. Victoria shifted uncomfortably next to me, picking up on something that I seemed to be missing. I felt like an outsider.“Thank you,” I said, glancing at Victoria, who looked slightly bothered. There was clearly a story here, but in the midst of the crisis, I hadn’t had a chance to meet anyone else.“So, you’re living here now?” Kayin’s voice seemed to carry a hint of annoyance, though it wasn’t entirely clear why. I watched the embers of the fire, their fluctuations mirroring the ebb

Anastasia "How did you come by this knowledge?" I asked, watching as Victoria furrowed her brow. She took a deep breath, letting out a frustrated sigh."We were childhood friends. Even after we moved, we spent a lot of time together." Victoria paused, her gaze steady. "Ryan, Cassius’s beta, is good friends with Frederick. He used to hang out in our area." She made it clear that I was one of the few who hadn’t met Frederick."So, were there many girls?" I asked, a pang of sadness hitting me. I felt a sinking realization that I would never measure up. Kayin had always been a great example of this. I wasn’t as attractive to him as the other girls were."None that matter." Victoria’s voice softened, and she took a moment to gather her thoughts. "I've never seen such a transformation in him before, the way he behaves around you." I sighed again. I was aware that the storm I had caused was likely making conditions difficult for the soldiers camping on the border. It would undoubtedly signa